# Graphic Design Glossaries Nana Adwoa Sey Created an Online Dictionary of Graphic Design Terms By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-design-terms References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/364984/An-Adorable-Online-Dictionary-That-Explains-Graphic-Design-Terms/) & [dotsdictionary](http://www.dotsdictionary.com/dictionary.html) Nana Adwoa Sey wanted to make [graphic design terms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-guesser) easier for people to understand so she created a cute, graphic [online glossary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-data-dictionary). The professor Adwoa Sey originally wanted to make the dictionary accessible to her first-year students, but it has become an easy reference for design students world-wide or for those just wanting to gain some extra knowledge. The website and terms are easy to understand thanks to the help of the adorable site mascot named Dot. She walks viewers through terms like "3 color RBG," "kerning" and "die cut." The online dictionary doesn't provide explanations beyond a few sentences, so it's truly only geared to those new to the field. However, Dot’s Dictionary still serves as a fun and interactive way of learning; the [illustrated guide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-product-design-book) uses simple language, colorful templates and interpretive diagrams. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Online Glossaries:** Creating online glossaries with user-friendly interfaces and interactive features can help make complex topics more accessible for learners. - **Visual Learning:** Using colorful templates, illustrations, and interpretive diagrams can enhance the learning experience and make it more engaging for users. - **Adorable Site Mascots:** Integrating cute and friendly mascots into online platforms can create a positive and welcoming environment for users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education Technology:** Developing educational platforms with user-friendly interfaces and interactive features can revolutionize the way people learn and access information. - **Graphic Design:** Incorporating visual elements and interactive tools into graphic design resources can improve the learning experience and help aspiring designers enhance their skills. - **Digital Content Creation:** Integrating adorable mascots and engaging visual elements in digital content can attract and captivate audiences, leading to increased user engagement and brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design Asset Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-glyphs.md) - [Educational Graphic Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-for-campus.md) - [Entrepreneurship Term Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/investroster-dictionary.md) - [Designer Portfolio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-designers.md) - [Design Inspiration Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-directory.md) - [Font Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonts-ninja.md) - [Creative Career Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designwhiz-v2.md) - [Creative Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-design-tool.md) - [Design Resource Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-design-resources-library.md)